HRBenefits Generalist

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for day to day HR activities for Corporate Headquarters and muti-state remote workforce including: recruitment & selection onboarding health & welfare benefits associate relations absence management performance management & corrective action change management training exit interviews etc.
• Together with the HR team shares responsibility for recruitment selection and onboarding of talent for all levels of the organization. Participates in new hire orientations/coordinates onboarding schedules as required.
• Provides support for Company-wide health and welfare program including life event management 401k funding and audit support and annual open enrollment prep development of materials launch and follow up; assists with periodic audits of benefit programs.
• Collects information relating to leaves of absence/disabilities received from third-party vendors and distributes to local business unit HR leaders.
• Initiates proactive relationships with business and management teams to identify opportunities to improve HR processes and results. Supports M&A activity for due diligence on-boarding and integration activities.
• Recommends appropriate changes in policies and procedures which leads to greater efficiency cost savings and other benefits to the Company.
• Assists in job evaluations promotion recommendations merit planning cycles salary surveys and other compensation project management activities.
• Works with management team to monitor and manage performance management process including identifying and addressing performance issues and managing performance review process.
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of industry and HR trends standards and best practices. Stays abreast of applicable human resources regulations and trends; utilizes this knowledge in day-to-day activities.
• Researches and recommends new human resource programs and initiatives; introduces and implements approved programs/initiatives across the business.
• Assists with management of the Companys service and recognition awards program matching gifts program and scholarship awards.
• Prepares reports by collecting analyzing and summarizing data and trends. Maintains a strong control environment to ensure compliance with company key controls and policies.
• Completes special projects by clarifying project objective setting timetables and schedules conducting research developing and organizing information and completing assigned tasks.
• Provides administrative help to the rest of HR team where needed.
• Performs other duties assignments and special projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelors degree required; concentration in Human Resources or related field desirable.
• 2 to 3 years HR experience required.
• Experience working in a corporate office environment strongly preferred; experience working in a publicly held company highly desired.
• Prior experience working with HRIS and databases including queries and reporting is essential. Experience with UKG Pro core data management Performance Management Recruitment and Business Intelligence modules preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Highly effective customer service focus with strong follow-up and follow-through skills required.
• Capable of building strong and respected business partnerships and trust at all levels in the organization. Ability to positively represent the Company and interact with others in a professional manner.
• Ability to take on great capacity prioritize focus and independently execute in a high-quality manner. Capable of taking concepts/projects and creating processes frameworks templates and presentations.
• Sound organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks/ projects simultaneously while working in a fast-paced ever evolving environment.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented to ensure accuracy in processing analyzing auditing and reviewing data.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively handle highly sensitive and personal information with sound judgement tact and discretion.
• Intellectually curious with high interest in learning; strong team orientation possessing integrity and strong work ethic.
• Knowledge of benefits administration of at least 1000 participants highly desired.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proficient with MS Office suite software including Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint required.

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential insurance (life medical dental vision) paid holidays paid vacation 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free drug-free workplace.

About Us

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our planet. Founded in 1901 Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal governmental industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove IL with manufacturing facilities worldwide the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal visit: .

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability genetic information status as a protected veteran or any other protected category characteristic or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process contact Human Resources at .All other applications must be submitted online.

Salary Range:

$65000 - $75000

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